Scottish Gossip: Rangers, Sima, Celtic, VAR, Hearts, Naismith, Aberdeen, McGrath
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Rangers forward Abdallah Sima says he is “very happy” at Ibrox, but he is unsure if his loan move from Brighton will become a permanent one. (Football Scotland)
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers says he would scrap VAR technology in its current format. (Sky Sports)
Meanwhile, football’s lawmakers have begun talks over the first major changes to VAR amid backlash. (The Telegraph, subscription required)
Philippe Clement says he is no fan of plastic pitches, but the Rangers manager won’t stand for any excuses when his players travel to Livingston on Sunday. (Daily Record)
Meanwhile, the Ibrox boss says his Rangers players are “making big steps forward in a fast time”. (Scottish Sun)
“Celtic are being embarrassed season after season in the Champions League,” says former Rangers striker Kris Boyd. (Scottish Sun)
The difference in energy around Ibrox is “night and day,” says forward Sam Lammers, who adds that he can understand the criticism he has received for his early Rangers performances. (Daily Record)
Hearts boss Steven Naismith has dismissed reports of Tynecastle discontent and says he doesn’t fear the sack. (Scottish Sun)
Aberdeen midfielder Jamie McGrath says his sensational free-kick against PAOK is the start of him paying back manager Barry Robson’s faith. (Press & Journal)